Chapter 4872 Repaying evil with kindness
Even though Lun Qinling was prepared and knew that even if the Tang people sent aid, they would be angry at him for violating the Tang Dynasty's strategy, Zhang Daan's words still scared him to the point of sweating.
Because Qin Ling knows better than anyone that a Gar tribe that is willing to act as a buffer zone between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo is an ally of the Tang Dynasty, and a Gar tribe that deliberately captures Luoche City and replaces it with Songtsan Gampo is an ally of the Tang Dynasty. enemy.
Treating the enemy, the Tang army has always been as ruthless as the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves. All enemies will eventually turn into dust.
As long as you think about the "repaying evil with kindness" displayed by the Tang people now, Lun Qinling will feel a drum in his heart. This is not the style of the Tang people at all...
"The governor is serious. The reason why I attacked Serugondun was not because I disrespected the covenant and betrayed my faith. I had no choice! Serugondun was a veteran Tibetan general. The tribe had strong military force and many soldiers. However, the overall defense here was still stretched thin. At the same time, there is a serious shortage of food, fodder and ordnance. We had to take advantage of the enemy's neglect and slackness to attack and replace the defense with attack. Fortunately, we achieved a small victory, but it still messed up Pei Duhu's established strategy. Please forgive me.”
Qin Ling's words were sincere and he looked guilty, and he looked like he had to do it out of necessity.
Zhang Daan stood up and stepped forward, clasping his hands with a warm smile: "Oh, it's true! When I set off, the Imperial Guard made an explanation, saying that although the general's move destroyed the Tang Dynasty's strategy, it caused heavy losses and future consequences. Infinite, but there must be a reason for everything, so I must not get angry and do something stupid that will hurt my relatives and make my enemies happy!”
Lun Qinling was sweating a little. Wasn't he trying to hide these threatening words from his mouth?
"The Gar tribe was exiled by Zanpu. Fortunately, the Tang Dynasty extended a helping hand and was able to settle in its hometown of Tuyuhun. It also received selfless assistance from the Great Protectorate, so it could withstand the hostility of Luoshu City. This great kindness is unforgettable. How dare you Doing something treacherous? The Gar tribe will always be an ally of the Tang Dynasty, and they will always look after the capital to protect them!”
"That's right. The Tang Dynasty treated its enemies cruelly and killed them all, but it treated its friends with utmost benevolence. Even fools know how to choose. How can a smart man like the general destroy his own future and go astray? Come on. Come on, you must be freezing all the way here, it’s a good time to warm yourself up with a bowl of hot porridge.”
Zhang Daan pulled Lun Qinling to sit down with a smile on his face.
Breakfast consisted of white porridge, pickles, and a small plate of steamed bacon. Although it was simple, the portion was sufficient. Even though it was windy and snowy at Qinling Peak, I was hungry and cold. Hululu drank three bowls of white porridge in a row before putting down his bowls and chopsticks. He let out a comfortable breath and praised: "The most delicious food in the world is rice, it's so delicious!"
Rice is not only delicious, but its yield is much higher than that of highland barley. It is a pity that such excellent food cannot be grown on the plateau.
This is also the reason why Tubo has always been obsessed with and coveted the land of the Tang Dynasty. The plateau is really too bitter and cold. The Tubo people have fought arduously against the harsh natural conditions for generations, but they are still hungry and hungry. The clothes barely cover the body, and the Tang Dynasty is full of warm, humid and fertile fields. The comparison between the two is really unsatisfactory: why can the Tang people get rich harvests by just sowing some seeds, while the Tubo people can't get the harvest they deserve no matter how hard they work? ?
Why did my ancestors choose to survive in bitter cold places like the plateau instead of being born in the warm and flat Central Plains...
Zhang Daan smiled and said: "The food I brought here this time is all high-quality rice produced in Hexi. The general can eat enough... In addition, there are also firearms such as rockets and thunderbolts, as well as medical treatments." There is enough medicine for wounds, doesn’t the general want to hit Luoche City?”
On Qinling, he was astonished: "Before, the violent attack on Serugondun was really a last resort. Now that the crisis has been resolved, there is no threat to Serugondun in panic like a lost dog. I should respect the original covenant to ensure the stability of the plateau and stop here." .”
He dreamed of attacking Luoche City and triggering drastic changes within Tubo. What's more, his brother Zan Xiruo had already contacted the six tribes in Nacang to raise troops to cooperate. How could he stop there?
However, the Tang Dynasty changed its previous request to strictly forbid him to cross the Zishan Pass, and instead sent him heavy supplies and weapons to support his attack on Luoche City. The huge difference made him confused for a while, so he had to hide his thoughts and understand the Tang Dynasty's plot first... …
Zhang Daan asked people to take away the bowls and chopsticks, served fragrant tea, took a sip of tea, and said with a smile: "The Tang Dynasty treats its allies well, and of course it will allow its allies to make mistakes occasionally. The general does not need to dwell on the past to see the consequences. That’s it. ”
Lun Qinling was silent for a moment and asked: "I wonder what orders Pei Duhu has?"
"Didn't you already say it? Pei Duhu has no other requirements. The reason why I came here is just to fulfill my responsibility as an ally. If you want to attack Luoshu City, then go ahead and attack it. The Tang Dynasty cannot send troops to participate in Tubo's internal affairs. But I will definitely support the general... Who makes us allies?"
Regarding Qinling, he remained silent.
Will the Tang people ignore their own strategies and support the Gar tribe to compete for the position of Zanpu?
This is absolutely impossible, and there must be an unpredictable conspiracy.
But now the Gar tribe has an arrow on the string and has to take action. The ordnance and baggage provided by the Tang army are extremely important to him. Without these things, it is impossible to break through the defense lines of Seru Gongdun and Gongri Gongzan. If he stays here and delays, the outcome will be The only option is defeat and death...
The people of Tang Dynasty did not give him any choice, even if they knew it was a cup of poisonous wine, he had to drink it.
Taking a deep breath, suppressing some of the fear and irritability in his heart, Lun Qinling squeezed out a smile and praised: "Pei Duhu is indeed a great person in the world. Not only is he outstanding in literary and military skills, but he also has a broad-minded mind that embraces the world. I admire him." I admire you so much! Since Pei Duhu supports it, I will personally lead the clan to march south and conquer Luoxie! When we enter the Red Palace, we will form a brotherly alliance with the Tang Dynasty!" br>
"Okay, okay," Zhang Da applauded and laughed: "As expected, he is indeed the number one general of the young generation of Tubo, with courage and courage!"
Lun Qin Ling also had a smile on his face: "The Gar tribe was loyal to the Tang Dynasty and had no disloyalty. When the rebels in Chang'an rebelled and attacked the emperor's palace, the Gar tribe also sent troops thousands of miles away to help. Assist His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to put down the rebellion."
Zhang Daan sighed with emotion: "Who says it's not the case? The world can be full of vicissitudes of life and the stars can change, so unwavering loyalty is even more rare."
How can we stick to the hard-earned loyalty when we can go through great changes in the sea and the stars?
The left and right are just driven by interests, so don’t preach about loyalty in front of us...
Lun Qinling glanced at the other party and sighed inwardly.
It seems that the Tang Dynasty was extremely dissatisfied with its brazen attack on Serugondun, and had completely changed its strategy of supporting the Gar tribe. It is just unknown whether it should abandon the Gar tribe and support another tribe to compete for the position of Zanpu, or simply simply Driven by profit, more Tubo tribes fought on their own, and eventually the Tubo unity was completely shattered, returning to the ignorant era of chaos and mutual attacks...
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In any case, Lun Qinling was very happy when he learned that the ordnance provided this time included two hundred rockets and two hundred sky-shaking thunders.
The firearms of the Tang Army have long proven that they can not only kill enemies on a large scale in field battles, but are also extremely powerful in capturing fortified cities. Many rock-solid cities are as vulnerable to firearms as clay-embedded pottery sculptures.
With these firearms, at least Seru Gondun and Gonri Gonzan standing in front of them can be defeated with one blow...
After dawn, the Tang army broke out of camp and set off. Dozens of carriages slowly headed towards Dangla Mountain and arrived in the afternoon.
Lun Qinling arranged for the soldiers to count the supplies and accept them, while he took Zhang Daan to entertain him with wine and meat.
During the chat, he already knew the identity of this person. He was the third son of Zhang Gongjin, an honorable minister of Zhenguan who accompanied Li Jingping, the military god of the Tang Dynasty to destroy the Turks. He was an sworn acquaintance with Fangjun, the Duke of Yue, and now he had the trust of Pei Xingjian... …Such a young man with deep roots, outstanding abilities and good strategies, has an unlimited future.
Naturally, we should try our best to make good friends.
Zhang Daan has a very good personality. Apart from the verbal exchanges when they first met, he became gentle, easy-going and funny afterwards. He also had a good drinking capacity. When the banquet broke up at midnight, the three of them were all very drunk and went back to their tents to rest.
Near dawn, Zhang Daan got up from the bed and drank the rescue soup cooked by his own soldiers. He left the camp and, led by several Tibetan soldiers, entered Bolunzanren's camp...
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The sky was bright, and the wind and snow that had been blowing for many days finally stopped. The long-lost sun peeked out from the mountains that straddled the east and west, illuminating the white snow with golden light and dazzling flowers. However, the plateau is bitterly cold, and the strong wind blowing from the north blows over the snowfields, blowing up the snow foam and rolling it freely between the sky and the earth, which is bone-chilling.
Wrapped in fur, Lun Qinling rode his horse to send Zhang Daan all the way for more than ten miles. They stopped at a bend in a valley. The two families dismounted, holding each other's hands and reluctantly saying, "I live in the bitter cold of the plateau. My dear brother is far away in Chang'an. It can be said that we are far apart in the sky, with high mountains and long rivers. After this separation, I don't know if we will see each other again in the future, and I feel really lonely and anxious. "
"My brother is a great man in the world, how can he act like a child? If the green mountains do not change and the green water flows forever, we will see each other again. By the time the war here is over, my brother must have become a hero in Tubo. By then, my little brother I must come, brother, you can’t fool me with a pot of wine and a piece of bacon in such a windy, snowy and bitter wilderness!”
"Haha, it's a deal!"
"After seeing you for thousands of miles, we have to say goodbye in the end. The elder brother stops, and the younger brother bids farewell."
"The mountains and rivers are thousands of miles away, so please cherish it!"
"Please!"
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The sun was a little dazzling, and Lun Qinling squinted his eyes as he watched Zhang Daan lead the Tang army around the valley and disappear into the distance, before riding back to the camp. Summoning his generals, he wanted to strike while the iron was hot and defeat Seru Gondun and Gongri Gonzan in one fell swoop.